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Musée Madness: Must-See Museums in Paris

Paris is wonderful destination whichever way you look at it, with its array of famous landmarks, historic attractions and other enticements. The city has been famous for centuries, and today it is most well-known for its culinary prowess and its position on the world fashion stage. As well as all this, however, there’s no disputing the artistic legacy of Paris; it is one that has an important link to both its history and culture. It is no surprise that the

Delicious Disneyland Dining: The Paris Edition

Disneyland Paris is a wonderful destination for a fun-filled family holiday. There is so much to do and see within the theme park and surrounding area, and plenty to keep you and the kids entertained as you make memories to last a lifetime! The theme park is home to a whole host of different restaurants, cafes and bars. There is so much to choose from when it comes to dining options at Disneyland, so you’ll definitely be able to please

Bucket List Battles: Paris vs London

When you ask someone where they’d most like to visit in the world, the chance they come back with either London, England or Paris, France as their top choice is quite high. These two bucket list buster cities often come in neck-in-neck – but maybe this infographic can give lovely London or dreamy Paris the extra push it needs to become the winner. Read on for an overview of each urban hub and decide for yourself which is the top

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Brest Shore Excursions

Standing on the coast of Brittany in the north-west of France is the port of Brest which has a rich maritime history. Over the centuries the city has been settled by numerous civilisations including the Celts, Romans, Saxons, Franks and Normans.

Three Cold Soups to Cool You Down This Summer

It’s lunchtime on a scorching hot day. The combination of the sunlight and summer breeze streaming through your kitchen window is almost tricking you into thinking you’re in a far-away land. You’re feeling adventurous – and hungry. Since your mind is already abroad, why shouldn’t your body follow? Let your taste buds take you away to Spain, Russia, and France with these refreshing cold soups. Gazpacho from Spain Despite originating as a dish for day labourers who worked hard jobs

The Essential Guide to Paris

Whether it is your first or tenth trip to Paris, there is always something to see, do or eat. Not only is it one the world’s top travel destinations, but it also ranks very highly on travellers’ lists of return destinations. So what exactly draws people here in the first place and then back again? The Culture Trip’s infographic has the answer – here’s your essential guide to the main attractions found in The City of Light! 1.Where to Go

Superb Scrambles, Part III: Soufflé

The iconic soufflé: it’s usually a novice chef’s pride and joy, or the bane of their kitchen existence. At its core, this treat is fundamentally French in so many ways. To the creator of the dish, it is considered a test of skill, talent and cooking intuition. From the consumer’s point of view, it is pure heaven and surprisingly satisfying to pop its top and enjoy the wafting aromas as the pastry deflates. In theory, the soufflé ought to be

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Tips and Tricks for Disneyland Paris: A Parents’ Guide

Disneyland Paris – two words that will give any parent a sudden jolt of anxiety. This is understandable, as this immensely popular theme park in France’s capital can be stressful and chaotic as hundreds of overexcited youngsters rush around. It is popular for good reason, though, and can be a fun-filled place for both children and parents – provided that you plan ahead and have done your research. Check out our guide to Disneyland’s attractions here! Considered to be the

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Beyond the Tourist Traps: An Alternative Guide to Paris

‘Paris, you are my happiness’ sang Edith Piaf back in 1949, and it’s clear a lot of people agree with her. The French capital invariably features in Top 10 lists of the world’s most visited destinations, and while Paris’s popularity is undoubtedly a reflection of its undeniable charms it can make visiting a trying experience at times. Are you desperate to ditch the crowds but not sure where to begin? Convinced that there are no ‘hidden gems’ left to discover? Think again. Take a minute or two to check out this assortment of left-field experiences before your next trip, and

Business Travel: A Guide to Paris

At just a hop, skip and a jump across the Channel, for UK residents doing business in Paris is as commonplace as heading to our own northern cities, if not more so. It boasts the world’s highest concentration of global conglomerates and regularly hosts high profile technology, manufacturing and economic summits and conferences.

I often travel to the French capital for meetings and I don’t think there are too many train, plane or automobile modes of transport I haven’t used to get me there, or any meeting room from La Dèfense to the Champs Elysees that I haven’t been in! Of course I may be exaggerating somewhat, but I certainly have gained a lot of valuable insider tips from my many years of travelling to the city, so allow me to share a few.

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A Bloom with a View: Exploring Paris’ Most Beautiful Gardens

You simply cannot beat visiting the beautiful French capital city of Paris. “The City of Love”, Paris is famed for being a global centre and hotspot for culture, fashion, gastronomy, art and plenty more. It features a host of legendary tourist attractions, cool cafes, bars and restaurants and there is a peaceful and intimate atmosphere swirling the streets that is completely infectious.
When discussing the city, it is likely that images of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the River Seine or its alluring café culture will flash through your mind, but today I want to highlight the gorgeous public gardens found throughout the city. It is home to a host of lovely manicured green spaces that are perfect for a leisurely stroll and soaking up the unique ambience found here.
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Be sure to check out these gardens on a gentle walk through the Parisian streets:

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The Happiest Place in Europe: Surviving Disneyland Paris With Young Children

Okay, I’d better come clean from the start: I love Disneyland Paris. Taking my young children there remains one of my happiest family memories (in fact if you could see the grin on my face in the picture of us all posing with Mickey Mouse you might wonder if it was me or the children who was having the most fun).

That being said, I’m not going to pretend that the weekend we spent in France at the theme park didn’t present certain challenges. Queues, arguments over which rides we should go on next and where to have lunch were all a feature. In hindsight though, these challenges could have been largely avoided with a bit of preparation and organisation on my part before we’d set off.

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Paris for Book Lovers

For lovers of literature, Paris is the ultimate destination. This wonderful city, famous for its architecture, art, culture and cuisine, has been the muse of so many of our literary icons and the inspirational setting for countless works of fact and fiction. Even if you’ve visited the city many times before, following in the footsteps of these creative greats is a wonderful way to see it through very different eyes.